Overview

• Russian spy sensors, suspected of monitoring and potentially sabotaging the UK's nuclear submarines, have been discovered in British waters by the Royal Navy.
• Military officials view the sensors as part of Russia's broader greyzone warfare strategy targeting critical undersea infrastructure like internet cables and energy pipelines.
• The UK Ministry of Defence has launched Project Cabot to strengthen surveillance and protect vital undersea assets, seeking collaboration with private companies dependent on these infrastructures.
• Former defense minister Tobias Ellwood has warned that the UK is 'behind the curve' in addressing Russian undersea operations and called for a significant expansion of naval surveillance capabilities.
• NATO allies, alongside the UK, are intensifying efforts to counter Russian activities, leveraging AI systems and joint patrols to safeguard critical infrastructure in the North Atlantic.